Job Description
Assistants support exams at Caring Hands Animal Hospital, restraining pets safely during surgeries and treatments in a compassionate manner. They collect urine samples for tests, administer injections under vet supervision, and bathe dogs postoperatively. Their involvement communicates care plans to owners, maintaining cleanliness to prevent infections and ensuring accurate charts on feeding and exercise routines.
Caring Hands Animal Hospital provides full-service veterinary care in well-equipped facilities. The clinic accommodates convenient hours six days weekly, using computerized records and digital radiography. It focuses on AAHA-accredited services for pets, promoting open-door policies for client satisfaction in animal healthcare sectors.
Daily tasks include sterilizing tables with disinfectant, preparing surgical supplies like needles, and bathing animals post-care. Staff exercise pets in play areas, stock supplies in cabinets, and feed diets following protocols, interacting with vets on diagnostics and owners about follow-ups, while committing to effective assistance at varying shifts from 7 AM to 8:30 PM.
Full-time roles pay $18 to $20 hourly based on experience. Schedules vary Monday-Friday with Saturday rotations between 7 AM-8:30 PM. Benefits include paid time off, employee pet discounts, and support for work-life balance through family-friendly policies in vibrant veterinary environments.
Responsibilities
- Assist in examinations and surgeries
- Collect samples and perform basic tests
- Administer medications and maintain cleanliness
- Communicate with pet owners
Requirements
- Previous experience with animals in veterinary settings
- Knowledge of disinfection and medication administration
- Physical ability to handle pets safely